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Stored as swappable stick tops.","trigger_technology":"\"TMR sensor trigger with full travel\". The FAQ calls it an analog magnetic sensor.","trigger_stops":"Dual-mode triggers switch between a short-travel micro-switch trigger and a full-travel TMR sensor trigger.","trigger_stop_positions":"Two positions: short travel and full travel. A switch on the back selects the mode.","trigger_hair_mode":"The short-travel mode is a micro-switch trigger with \"mouse-like click\" feedback. It acts as an on-off trigger.","face_button_switch_type":"\"The ABXY, D-Pad, bumpers, and four rear buttons use micro-switches\".","bumper_switch_type":"Bumpers use micro-switches.","dpad_switch_type":"The D-pad uses micro-switches.","back_buttons":"\"four micro-switch buttons\" on the rear, programmable.","back_button_type":"The maker calls them rear buttons. Stored as buttons, as for the Raikiri Pro.","programmable_buttons":"Four programmable rear buttons. The Command Center and Library buttons are system shortcuts and are not counted.","rumble":"Supported Features table has Impulse Trigger and Haptic Feedback rows, ticked for every Xbox and PC connection. The footnote says haptic feedback on Impulse Triggers is defined as an official Xbox controller. Gamepadla lists trigger vibration as No and Tom's Guide lists 2x motors, so this is a doubt.","rgb_lighting":"RGB Lighting and Aura Sync RGB Lighting are listed as supported features.","headphone_jack_connections":"Audio row of the Supported Features table is ticked for Xbox USB-C and 2.4 GHz and for PC USB-C and 2.4 GHz. It is empty for Bluetooth.","battery_life_claimed":"\"Up to 50 hours of 2.4GHz wireless play on a single charge\", footnote \"with RGB, audio, vibration off\". The August 2025 announcement article said at least 30 hours.","grip_texture":"Enhanced Grip section: \"Skin-friendly feel with anti-slip grip\".","charging_dock":"\"Includes a portable protective charging case, a charging stand with feet, and two detachable joystick caps\".","charging_dock_name":"Maker wording: charging stand with feet.","carrying_case":"Portable protective charging case. 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Microsoft certifies it but does not make it."}},{"url":"https://rog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controller/spec/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["spec_sheet_url","dimensions_mm","in_the_box","cables_included","wired_connector","cable_length_m","cable_type","cable_detachable","headphone_jack"],"notes":{"dimensions_mm":"Published as 105(W) x 65(H) x 155(L) mm. Stored by the front face as for the Raikiri Pro: width 155, height 105, depth 65. Tom's Guide gives 6.1 x 4.13 x 2.55 inches, which is the same. The published weight of 345 g includes the cable, so no claimed weight is stored.","in_the_box":"Contents list, copied verbatim.","cables_included":"Contents list one USB Type-A to Type-C cable. The Cable row gives the length as 2.5m.","wired_connector":"I/O port: USB-C and a 3.5 mm jack.","cable_length_m":"\"2.5m USB-C to A detachable cable\".","cable_type":"Stored as USB-C to USB-A from \"USB-C to A\".","cable_detachable":"The cable is described as detachable.","headphone_jack":"I/O port lists a 3.5 mm jack. Audio output and Microphone input: 3.5 mm analog audio port compatible for Xbox and PC (Windows)."}},{"url":"https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1056259/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["model_numbers","official_license","input_mode_switch","trigger_stop_type","on_device_remapping","stick_calibration","trigger_dead_zone_adjustable","lighting_zones","firmware_updatable","battery_indicator"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"\"The ROG Raikiri II Xbox (GX501) Wireless Controller\". Support FAQ last updated 2025-12-22.","official_license":"\"Xbox certified\". The ROG page says Xbox-certified and the Tom's Guide review says officially licensed by Microsoft.","trigger_stop_type":"Trigger Switch section: flip the controller over and adjust the travel of the triggers (LT/RT) with a switch on the back. The short-travel mode is a micro-switch trigger with a click, so it is stored as mechanical click.","input_mode_switch":"Two slide switches: an XBOX/PC switch and a connection switch (USB, 2.4GHz, Bluetooth).","on_device_remapping":"Q7: press the Command Center or Library button, press the rear button, then press the target button. This remaps a rear button on the controller without Gear Link.","stick_calibration":"Gear Link Calibration page calibrates the joysticks and the triggers.","trigger_dead_zone_adjustable":"Gear Link Trigger page adjusts the press sensitivity in full-travel mode. TechRadar and Tom's Guide describe adjustable start and end points per trigger.","lighting_zones":"Multi-zone lighting sets the left side, the right side and the ROG logo individually. That is three zones.","firmware_updatable":"Q on syncing: update the controller in Update Center in ACSE on the ROG Xbox Ally. Hotkey profile switching needs firmware v3.22.03.19 or later.","battery_indicator":"Gear Link Power page shows the battery level. TechRadar describes a lighting mode that shows the battery level in colours."}},{"url":"https://rog.asus.com/ph/articles/gaming/the-rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controller-is-your-next-gen-premium-gamepad-for-console-and-pc/","kind":"press_release","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["announce_date"],"notes":{"announce_date":"ROG article dated Aug 20, 2025, from Gamescom 2025. It gives no price or date and says to contact the local ASUS representative."}},{"url":"https://gamingtrend.com/news/asus-brings-first-xbox-certified-wireless-third-party-controller-to-xbox","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["release_date","launch_price_usd","status"],"notes":{"release_date":"Reproduces the ASUS press release dated December 10, 2025 (City of Industry, CA) announcing U.S. retail availability at Best Buy. TechRadar also says it launched on December 10, 2025. An earlier European listing is reported for late November 2025.","launch_price_usd":"\"available now for $189.99 at Best Buy\". TechRadar and Tom's Guide give the same $189.99 US price. Excludes tax.","status":"On sale at the ASUS store, Best Buy and Amazon in 2026."}},{"url":"https://www.techradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/asus-rog-raikiri-ii-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["launch_price_usd","trigger_dead_zone_adjustable","battery_indicator"],"notes":{"launch_price_usd":"Review published 2026-02-27: \"Launched December 10, 2025\" and \"Retails for $189.99 / £199 / AU$349\".","trigger_dead_zone_adjustable":"Gear Link sets \"start and end points for each of the shoulder triggers\".","battery_indicator":"Describes a battery mode that sets the lighting to specific colours for different battery levels."}},{"url":"https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/asus-rog-raikiri-ii-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["colors"],"notes":{"colors":"Spec table: Color Black. Review published 2026-05-14. The review also calls the controller officially licensed by Microsoft and gives 6.1 x 4.13 x 2.55 inches."}},{"url":"https://www.ldlc.com/en/product/PB00718292.html","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["model_numbers","battery_type","battery_included"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"Model 90GC0230-BGP000, the ASUS order code of the black retail model. Many other shops list the same code.","battery_type":"Battery type: lithium-ion battery. The retailer lists the weight as 345 g, which is the maker figure with the cable.","battery_included":"The controller is wireless with a lithium-ion battery fitted."}},{"url":"https://www.impulsegamer.com/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-review/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["measured_weight_g"],"notes":{"measured_weight_g":"Review published 2026-03-09 lists the weight as 255 g, slightly lighter than the Xbox Elite Series 2. It does not say how the weight was taken. The value is for the controller alone, since ASUS publishes 345 g with the cable."}},{"url":"https://basic-tutorials.de/tests/peripherie/asus-rog-raikiri-ii-test/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["play_while_charging","charging_port"],"notes":{"charging_port":"When the battery runs low the controller can keep being used over USB-C.","play_while_charging":"The controller can be used while playing over USB-C when the battery runs low. The review also says Bluetooth 5.3, which differs from the maker."}},{"url":"https://gamepadla.com/rog-raikiri-ii.html","kind":"measurement","accessed":"2026-10-14","fields":["measured_latency","measured_stick_tests","input_modes","stick_layout","face_button_labels","stick_tension_adjustable","macro_support","gyro","nfc","built_in_display"],"notes":{"measured_latency":"Prometheus 82 hardware tester, Windows 11 build 10.0.26200, XInput, firmware 3.14.03.12, tester LJ Lee, 2025-12-18. Rows are the stock PRIMARY tests: cable button #7530 and stick #7535, dongle button #7531 and stick #7534, Bluetooth button #7532 and stick #7533. Polling rate is the site's software median. Later tests on firmware 3.22.03.19 and 3.00.07.00 (2026-02-02, Eythavon) show similar button latency but much higher stick latency, for example 22.39 ms wired. Those are not stored.","measured_stick_tests":"Stick Tracer test on 2025-12-19, Windows 10.0.26100, cable, XInput, firmware 3.20.03.17, polling 985.129 Hz, sticks calibrated first. Left and right circle error 0.1%, centre error 5.2% and 4.4%, 12.0 bit and 4,000 steps each. Inner dead zone is reported as none and stored as 0. Outer dead zone 0.5 mm is not stored because the schema uses percent. An earlier test on firmware 3.14.03.12 gave centre errors 3.8% and 1.1%.","input_modes":"All stored tests run in XInput.","stick_layout":"\"Joystick positioning: Asymmetric\", which is the Xbox offset layout.","face_button_labels":"\"Button layout: Xbox\".","stick_tension_adjustable":"Community spec list, marked verified: \"Stick tension: No\".","macro_support":"Community spec list, marked verified: \"Macros option: No\". Rear buttons can be remapped, but no macro function is listed.","gyro":"\"Gyroscope function: No\".","nfc":"\"NFC support: No\".","built_in_display":"\"Display: No\"."}}],"fields_filled":86,"updated":"2026-10-23"},"meta":{"api_version":"1","docs":"https://arkivo.dev/api"}}